National  Sheet  Metal  Roofing  Company 

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AVERY  LIBRARY 
COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY 


Copyright  1913  by 

Nationai,  Sheet  Metae  Rooeing  Company 
Nos.  339-345  Grand  Street 
Jersey  City,  N.  J. 


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FOREWORD 


A  PERFECT  ROOF  is  to-day  a  possibility. 
Its  accomplishment  is  due  to  the  perse¬ 
verance  and  genius  of  the  practical  men 
who,  in  1882,  over  thirty  years  ago  conceived 

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the  idea  of  Metal  Shingles.  At  first  only  painted 
tin  stamped  into  proper  shape  was  used.  Then, 
in  1885,  Mr.  Charles  B.  Cooper  experimented  with 
a  zinc  coating  over  the  tin — popularly  termed 
“  galvanized  iron”.  Each  metal  shingle  was  hand- 
dipped  in  a  bath  of  purified,  molten  zinc.  And 
that  same  method  is  followed  to-day  and  was 
THE  FIRST  successful  roof  covering. 

We  were  the  Pioneers.  Every  article  of  merit 
is  imitated,  and  we  have  had  many  imitators,  but 
Walter’s  Shingles  have  retained  their  prestige  as 
THE  BEST.  This  prestige  is  the  result  of  using 
honest  material  in  the  manufacture  of  our  Metal 
Shingles,  over  thirty  years  experience  in  the 
manufacture  of  this  roofing  as  a  specialty,  and 
the  constant  effort  to  produce  a  lasting  roofing 
material. 

Roofs  covered  with  our  Shingles  over  twenty- 
five  years  ago  are  as  good  as  when  put  on. 
Recently  a  roof  of  that  age  was  taken  off  because 
the  house  was  worn  out  and  the  same  roof  was 
put  on  the  new  house. 


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Indestructible  Roofs  of  Beauty  and  Utility 


The  National  Sheet  Metal  Roofing  Company  was  the  Pioneer 
in  the  manufacture  of  metal  Shingle  roofing  material.  Wise  and 
practical  men  in  1882  saw  the  demand  for  a  good  article  and 
formed  this  Company.  They  saw  that  the  day  of  the  wooden  roof 
was  over,  for  the  increasing  scarcity  of  proper  wood  even  then  was 
manifest.  The  making  of  wooden  shingles  of  a  character  to 
withstand  the  elements  was  impossible  then  and  more  so  to-day. 
Sappy,  cross-grained  and  poor  wood  was  all  that  remained  for 
use  and  a  few  seasons  of  storm  and  cold  destroyed  their  usefulness. 

Therefore,  some  other  material  must  be  found.  Naturally 
metal  roofing  was  the  solution.  Slate  was  heavy,  costly,  and 
frequently  required  repairs. 

Tar  and  gravel  were  “messy”  and  impractical  for  slanting 
roofs.  Some  form  of  metal  roofing  was  consequently  and  mani¬ 
festly  the  best.  Large  sheets  of  tin  rattled  and  cracked  and 
constantly  leaked  at  seams  and  joints. 

So  the  present  well  known  Walter’s  “Metal  Shingle”  was 
invented.  The  method  of  side-locking  is  ours.  It  has  never  been 
equalled  or  improved.  It  presents  an  absolutely  impervious 
surface  to  moisture — rain,  fog,  dew,  sleet,  snow — and  its  con¬ 
struction  enables  it  to  withstand  the  contraction  caused  by  excessive 
cold.  This  roof  cannot  rattle,  is  easily  applied  and  is  self-locking. 
It  is  inexpensive  and  beautiful,  for  the  metal  can  be  formed  into 
any  desired  shape  easily  and  cheaply.  Our  duplication  of  the 
wonderfully  attractive  Spanish  Tiling  is  an  example.  When 
necessary,  we  can  create  special  designs  and  ornaments  for  use 
in  particular  work. 

So  we  have  come  to  THE  PliRFPlCT  ROOF,  beautiful  and 
practical,  as  the  result  of  this  Company’s  endeavors. 


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Why  Walter’s  Metal  Shingles  Are  Best 

METAL  SHINGLES  of  our  manufacture  are  best  because  we  have 
had  the  most  experience  in  their  construction.  Remember,  we  were 
first  in  this  field  and  all  others  have  but  imitated.  We  have  kept 
abreast  of  the  times,  and  from  our  experience  of  twenty-eight  years  in 
making  a  specialty  of  these  goods,  can  make  a  better  shingle  with 
greater  wearing  qualities  than  other  manufacturers. 

From  the  first  (since  1882)  we  have  insisted  on  HONEST  material. 
We  have  not  skimped  in  anything.  The  tin  we  use  is  the  “  I  C  Prime 
Full  Weight  Roofing  Tin,”  weighing  214  pounds  per  box  of  112  sheets, 
each  20  X  28  inches  in  size — the  best  obtainable.  This  Charcoal 
Roofing  Tin  is  the  recognized  standard  material,  and  its  use  guarantees 
long  wear,  when  properly  applied.  We  also  use  10,  12  and  14  ounce 
copper  where  this  material  is  desired. 

Every  individual  shingle  is  stamped  out  of  this  best  material,  and 
if  it  has  the  least  flaw  it  is  discarded.  Then  this  perfect  shingle 
stamped  from  this  perfect  material,  is  heavily  coated  AFTER  stamping 
with  either  paint  or  molten  zinc,  as  desired — unless  the  material  be  pure 
copper,  when  no  coating  is  needed,  of  course. 

It  is  very  easy,  as  all  know,  to  pretend  that  these  best  materials  are 
used,  and  then  skimp  on  some  of  them.  Therefore 

WE  FULLY  GUARANTEE  ALL  MATERIAL  AS  UP  TO 

THESE  SPECIFICATIONS. 

For  over  thirty  years  we  have  made  this  broad  statement,  an 
not  in  one  instance  have  we  failed  to  fulfill  our  agreement.  This  has 
given  the  Walter’s  Shingle  the  lead  among  builders  and  architects, 
who,  wishing  to  name  a  standard,  specify  our  goods.  This  reputation 
has  made  our  shingles  known  the  world  over  as  “The  Shingles 
That  Last !  ’  ’ 

For  ANY  thing  to  LAST,  it  must  be  HONEST.  That  is  WHY 
Walter’s  Metal  Shingles,  made  by  the  originators  of  metal  shingles, 
ARE  the  BEST.  We  started  out  with  honest  workmanship  and 
material,  and  we  have  kept  it  up  ever  since.  The  thousands  who  have 
used  our  goods  since  1882  can  and  do  testify  to  this. 


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Ivoramie,  Ohio,  January  5th,  1910. 

The  National  Sheet  Metae  Rooeing  Co.,  ■. 

Jersey  City,  N.  J.  | 

Gentlemen  Your  letter  of  December  30th  received  and  noted.  We  have  a  ^ 

few  buildings  here  that  were  covered  with  your  Walter’s  Galvanized  Shingles  by  us  ^ 

over  twenty-five  years  ago.  The  roofs  are  as  good  to-day  as  when  put  on  and  will 
be  for  years  to  come.  Yours  truly,  ‘ 

J.  D.  INTKRRIKDEN  &  CO. 

The  House  Wore  Out,  but  the  Roof  was 

as  Good  as  New  .* 

A  remarkable  test  of  Walter’s  Metal  Shingles.  * 

Placed  in  position  twenty-five  years  before,  they  outlasted  the 
house  and  were  in  such  perfect  condition  that  they  were  removed  and 
placed  on  the  NEW  house — to  probably  outlast  that  one,  too — for  these 
Metal  Shingles  are  practically  indestructible. 

Here  is  what  the  builder  says  of  the  roof,  which  was  covered  with 
our  Standard  Painted  Tin  Shingles. 

Surely  a  true  test  of  the  wearing  qualities  of  our  Metal  Shingles. 


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I/ynnville,  Tenn.,  May  i6th,  1907. 

Messrs.  Phii^i^ips  &  BuTTorpp  ManPG.  Co., 

Nashville,  Tenn. 

Gentlemen  : — I  am  sure  you  as  agents,  and  the  Walter’s  people  as  Manu¬ 
facturers,  will  be  interested  to  learn  of  the  fact  that  has  come  under  my  observation 
at  this  place. 

I  am  remodeling  a  house  here  for  Mr.  C.  V.  Smith,  one  of  the  leading  citizens 
of  this  community,  and  a  gentleman  of  unimpeachable  veracity. 

I  removed  a  roof  of  Walter’s  Shingles  from  his  house,  which  of  his  own 
knowledge  has  been  on  the  house  twenty-five  years.  He  was  living  in  the  house 
when  they  were  put  on  and  has  been  living  there  ever  since. 

The  Shingles  were  in  such  a  state  of  preservation  that  I  put  them  back  with  a 
loss  of  less  than  one  square  in  the  lot  of  twelve  squares  ;  and  this  was  caused  almost 
wholly  by  nail  holes. 

This  speaks  so  well  for  the  quality  of  the  Walter’s  Shingles  that  I  feel  it  almost 
a  duty  to  voluntarily  inform  you  of  the  remarkable  fact  of  a  twenty-five  year  metal 
roof  being  relaid  on  a  new  house. 

Respectfully, 

S.  L.  CARRUTHKRS. 


St.  Francis’  Hospital,  Coi^orado  Springs,  Coi,o. 
Roofed  with  Walter’s  Galvanized  Shingles. 


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Making  Galvanized  Metal  Shingles 

The  best  quality  of  Roofing-  Tin  carries  on  its  surface  a  coating  of 
68  per  cent,  lead  and  32  per  cent,  pure  tin,  approximately  two  and 
two-thirds  pounds  of  this  being  deposited  on  each  square  (100  square 
feet).  Were  there  no  wear  or  bending  of  these  sheets  of  tin,  this 
coating  would  protect  it  from  rust,  but  such  is  obviously  never  the  case. 

Pondering  over  a  remedy,  Charles  B.  Cooper  in  1885  tested 
dipping  the  stamped  shingles  in  molten  zinc.  The  result  (now  called 
“  galvanized  ”)  was  marvelous.  The  tin  seemed  to  absorb  the  hot  zinc 
and  from  20  to  22  pounds  per  square  clung  to  it,  forming  an  absolute 
protection  about  eight  times  as  heavy  as  the  original  tin  coating.  P)ach 
shingle  is  individually  dipped,  thus  filling  every  crevice  and  coating 
every  part. 

As  can  be  imagined,  this  is  somewhat  a  slow  and  costly  process, 
and  there  is  NO  mechanical  method  of  coating  the  metal  that  will 
accomplish  the  same  result.  Therefore,  we  continue  to  hand-dip  each 
individual  piece  of  tin,  and  this  is  what  gives  such  long  life  to  roofs 
covered  with  Walter’s  Metal  Shingles. 


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We  were  not  satisfied  with  the  zinc  “pigs”  as  they  came  to  us, 
though  these  were  supposed  to  be  perfectly  pure  and  free  from  any 
mixture  of  foreign  material.  So  we  purify  the  zinc  after  melting  until 
we  have  a  mixture  that  is  as  near  pure  as  it  is  possible  to  get  it. 

Twenty-five  Years  Without  Any  Repairing 

The  very  first  roofs  covered  with  these  Galvanized  Metal  Shingles 
invented  by  Mr.  Cooper  are  as  good  to-day  as  they  were  when  laid  a 
quarter  of  a  century  ago.  Not  a  penny  has  been  spent  in  their  repair. 
No  re-painting,  no  re-galvanizing,  no  re-nailing.  This  is  solely  because 
of  the  excellence  of  the  material  and  method  used  in  their  manufacture. 
Some  of  the  later  imitators  of  the  Cooper  Method  use  the  electrical  or 
cold  process,  which  deposits  a  very  slight  coating  of  the  zinc  only — so 
light  that  the  wear  soon  destroys  it.  Naturally  this  is  cheaper,  but  it 
makes  a  roof  that  is  absolutely  without  value.  Other  manufacturers 
stamp  Shingles  and  Tiles  from  sheets  that  are  galvanized  before  the 
Shingle  or  Tile  is  stamped  or  formed.  This  leaves  raw  edges,  cracks 
and  abrasions  of  the  zinc  coating  and  shingles  made  in  this  manner 
quickly  rust  and  decay. 

All  Walter’s  Shingles  are  hand  dipped  in  HOT  metal,  and  all  the 
rich,  heavy  zinc  that  will  adhere  is  allowed  to  do  so.  This  puts  so 
heavy  a  coat  over  the  original  iron  and  tin  that  this  base  is  NEVER 
exposed  in  any  part,  so  NO  RUST  can  occur.  Exposed  to  all  kinds  of 
weather  conditions  in  any  climate  for  twenty-five  years,  these  HONEST 
little  sheets  of  zinc  coated  metal  remain  just  as  good  as  they  were  when 
first  put  on  the  roof.  These  are  FACTS.  Can  you  ask  anything  better 
as  conclusive  proof  of  the  excellence  of  our  goods  ? 

Walter's  Painted  Metal  Shingles 

Walter’s  PAINTED  Tin  Shingles  are  not  quite  so  expensive  as  the 
galvanized  shingles  just  described.  They  are  good  shingles — far  better 
than  wood — but  NOT  as  lasting  as  those  zinc  coated. 

Paint  cannot  be  applied  so  it  will  be  as  protective  to  the  tin  as  zinc. 
But  we  guarantee  that  our  painted  tin  shingles  will  out-wear  those  of 
any  other  make,  because  the  same  principles  apply  to  their  preparation 
as  to  the  galvanized  goods.  WE  USE  HONEST  PAINT — that  is  the 
entire  secret ! 


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It  is  easy  and  cheap  to  put  on  paint  that  is  full  of  inferior  oxide  of 
iron,  benzine,  varnish  and  such  worthless  material — worthless  for  use  on 
a  roof.  We  buy  the  best  pigment  obtainable — the  “  Prince  Metallic  ” — 
grind  it  ourselves  in  pure  boiled  linseed  oil,  then  add  more  boiled  linseed 
oil  and  a  little  turpentine  to  get  it  to  the  proper  consistency  for  appli¬ 
cation.  That  is  ALL  that  there  is  in  the  paint  we  use  and  it  is  all  that 
is  needed.  It  will  not  scale  off  from  the  metal,  and  as  long  as  it 

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remains,  is  a  perfect  protection  from  all  kinds  of  weather  wear. 

The  Walter’s  Painted  Tin  Shingles  are  heavily  coated  with  this  i 

GOOD  paint  on  both  sides  in  the  beginning,  as  shown.  They  are  dried 
without  artificial  heat — in  the  open.  This  takes  about  forty-eight  hours.  V 

They  come  out  hard  and  well  covered,  ready  for  shipment.  When  you 
see  a  shingle  of  some  other  make  with  a  bright,  glossy  surface,  beware 
of  it.  The  pretty  gloss  is  given  by  cheap  varnish,  but  the  solid 
pigment  is  lacking,  and  the  varnish  will  scale  quickly.  After  a 
month’s  exposure,  it  is  almost  impossible  to  scratch  the  paint  off  a 
Walter’s  Shingle. 


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If  you  cover  your  roof  with  a'  coat  of  this  paint  (which  we  supply 
at  cost)  just  as  soon  as  laid,  these  Painted  Tin  Shingles  will  outlast 
three  or  four  wood  shingle  roofs. 


Daytona,  Florida,  January  25,  1910. 
The  National  Sheet  Metae  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Dear  Sirs: — Your  letter  received  and  I  wish  to  advise  that  I  have  about 
two  hundred  buildings  in  this  City  covered  with  Walter’s  Shingle  Roofs.  In  every 
instance  they  have  given  complete  satisfaction.  The  Congregational  Church  is 
covered  with  them.  This  Church  required  about  eighty  squares,  and  the  Walter’s 
Painted  Tin  Shingle  Roof  was  put  on  in  1884.  I  have  yet  to  hear  of  my  first 
complaint  after  handling  your  shingles  for  twenty-six  years. 

All  who  have  used  them  consider  them  the  best. 

Yours  very  truly, 

GKO.  H.  CLARK. 

The  Care  of  a  Painted  Metal  Roof 

A  roof  carefully  covered  with  Walter’s  Painted  Tin  Shingles  will 
outlast  the  ordinary  building,  if  it  is  treated  with  care  and  consideration. 
x'\s  soon  as  laid,  put  on  a  coat  of  GOOD  paint,  with  mineral  pigment 
and  linseed  oil  solvent.  If  you  can’t  find  such  a  paint,  we  will  supply 
it,  although  we  do  not  make  a  specialty  of  selling  paint. 


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Watch  all  the  points  where  there  is  extra  wear  or  strain.  In  damp 
climates,  like  the  seashore,  the  roof  will  need  to  be  re-painted  oftener 
than  in  a  dry  climate — about  every  three  years.  In  ordinary  climates, 
every  four  years. 

But  this  all  depends  on  the  QUALITY  of  the  paint  you  use.  You 
will  find  it  cheaper  to  pay  MORE  for  your  paint  and  not  put  it  on  so 
often.  That  is  the  secret  of  OUR  success  in  this  business.  We  use 
ONLY  THE  BEST  of  every  kind  of  material  which  goes  into  the 
making  of  our  celebrated  roofs,  and  the  result  is  a  reputation  that 
LASTS — as  well  as  roofs  that  last. 

Remember  that  these  shingles  are  all  painted  in  the  beginning  on 

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the  UNDER  side  as  well  as  the  outer,  and  this  preserves  them  from  any 
moisture  that  may  collect  from  “sweating”  or  condensation  underneath. 
This  is  not  apt  to  be  much,  as  there  is  a  constant  circulation  of  air 
under  our  shingles  owing  to  their  peculiar  construction — one  of  our 
patented  features. 

Metal  Shingles  Over  Old  Wood  Shingles 

Any  of  our  styles  of  Metal  Shingles  can  be  laid  right  over  the  old 
roof  of  wood  shingles,  if  desired,  without  removing  any  of  the  wood 
shingles  at  all. 

This  is  a  great  saving  in  time  and  also  has  the  advantage  of 
protecting  the  house  from  cold  and  heat,  as,  by  our  method  of  con¬ 
struction,  there  is  constant  distribution  of  air  under  the  metal,  between 
it  and  the  wood. 

It  is  almost  as  big  a  task  to  rip  off  the  old  shingle  roof  as  it  is  to 
apply  the  new  metal  roof,  and  this  can  be  avoided.  It  requires  a  little 
care  to  lay  the  metal  shingles  over  the  old  wooden  ones.  The  nails 
should  be  at  least  one  inch  and  three-quarter.  No.  13  barbed  wire,  to  go 
through  the  old  wood  shingles  into  the  boards  or  slats  beneath  the  same. 
The  14  X  20  size  of  metal  shingle  is  the  better  size  to  use,  as  they  are 
large  enough  to  cover  the  inequalities  of  the  old  roof. 

On  page  13  is  shown  a  picture  of  a  roof  being  laid  in  this  manner, 
over  old  wood  shingles.  Another  advantage  of  this  method  is  that  one 
does  not  need  to  fill  in  the  blank  spaces  in  the  roof  sheathing,  as  would 
be  necessary  were  the  old  shingles  removed. 

By  thus  covering  the  old  rcof  with  the  new  metal  roofing,  all  danger 


of  a  wetting  is  obviated  during  the  process  of  laying.  Then  it  is 
obviously  much  cheaper,  warmer,  cooler  and  better  in  every  way.  By 
using  the  large  metal  shingles  and  proper  size  nails  (the  one  and  three- 
quarter  nail  will  be  found  best)  no  difficulty  whatever  will  be  experi¬ 
enced.  And  much  dirt  and  “  muss  ”  is  avoided,  as  well  as  labor  saved. 


Copper  Shingles 

The  most  beautiful  as  well  as  most  desirable  form  in  which  our 
Metal  Shingles  are  made  is  in  COPPER.  This  gives  a  roof  that  is  the 
lightest,  strongest  and  most  durable  in  the  world. 

Copper  needs  no  painting  or  galvanizing.  It  is  of  itself  inde¬ 
structible.  Gradually  it  turns  that  coppery-green  which  so  perfectly 
harmonizes  with  and  blends  into  almost  any  color  scheme  surrounding 
it.  A  copper  roof  is  a  beautiful  roof — always.  It  costs  more  in  the 
beginning  but  is  really  the  cheapest  roof  made,  as  it  will  outlast  any 
building  on  which  it  is  placed  and  never  requires  any  repairs  of 
any  kind. 


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CathoIvIC  Church  at  West  Point,  Neb. 

Covered  with  Walter’s  Standard  Galvanized  Shingles. 

West  Point,  Nebr.,  January  5th,  1910. 

The  Nationae  Sheet  Metae  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen  : — In  reply  to  your  letter  of  December  30th,  would  say,  that  I  have 
been  using  your  Metal  Shingles  for  a  number  of  years  and  can  say  they  have  given 
the  very  best  of  satisfaction.  Have  used  them  in  preference  to  any  other  style  of 
roofing  on  my  own  residence,  which  I  erected  the  past  year  (1909) . 

Wishing  you  continued  success  in  the  sale  of  your  excellent  roofing  material, 
I  remain. 

Respectfully, 

C.  A.  HUGO. 

The  objection  to  copper  as  a  roofing  material  has  always  been  the 
fact  that  it  is  very  susceptible  to  extremes  of  heat  or  cold,  contracting 
and  expanding  to  a  remarkable  degree.  In  a  plain,  single-sheet  copper 
roof,  this  variation  often  cracks  the  soldered  seams  and  forms  leakable 
sections  that  are  hard  to  remedy.  But  with  our  interlocking  method  all 
this  is  obviated. 


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One  of  the  chief  patents  we  control  is  that  which  permits  ANY 
degree  of  expansion  or  contraction  in  our  Metal  Shingles  without 
danger  of  leakage.  On  another  page  we  take  this  matter  up  in  detail. 
The  Walter’s  Copper  Shingles  can  vary  as  much  as  they  please  and  NO 
leak  will  appear  and  no  harm  of  any  kind  will  be  done  to  the  roof. 
This  we  absolutely  guarantee  and  will  replace  any  roof  which  does  not 
fulfill  this  guarantee. 

So,  if  you  really  wish  the  VERY  BEST  roof  that  can  possibly  be 
put  on  your  building,  use  Copper  Shingles  in  some  one  of  the  attractive 
forms  in  which  they  are  made. 

In  the  following  pages  will  be  found  illustrations  of  designs. 

Guaranteed  as  Represented 

Our  Shingles,  Tiles  and  Roofing  Sundries  are  guaranteed  to  be  of 
quality  and  construction  as  represented.  We  extend  to  our  customers 
the  privilege  of  returning  to  us  any  goods  found  to  be  not  as 
represented. 

You  buy  protected  by  the  following  Guarantee,  a  copy  of  which  is 
enclosed  with  each  square  of  goods  : 

All  nf  mt  alitn^ka  anh  tika  ar^  ^uarantrrh 
to  hr  aa  r^prrapntrb,  atth  if  tljrg  ar^  foxmh 
atl^rrm  i  ar ,  bo  not  mhtt  aag  rirrmnatamrra 
oag  tl|gm«  but  return  tliem  to  ua,  aob  proprr 
mbit  mill  bt  giuru  you. 

3lf  any  brfrrtto  aljiugl^a  arr  fouub  in  tljia 
box,  ttimn  tl|^  aam?  to  ua.  mill  gior 
0OU  rr^bit  for  aurl|  gooba  aub  mill  pa^ 
frrigbt  rl^argra  to  aub  from  bratiuatiou. 

Do  you  think  we  would  make  this  offer  if  our  goods  were  not  as 
represented?  We  are  so  certain  that  you  will  be  satisfied  with  our 
goods  when  you  receive  them  that  we  are  willing  to  trust  to  you  to  be 
perfectly  satisfied  with  what  you  have  bought.  Send  them  back  at  our 
expense  and  get  your  money,  if  not  RIGHT. 


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Lightness  of  Walter’s  Metal  Shingles 


The  Walter’s  Metal  Shingle  is  the 
LIGHTEST  roof  covering  that  is  substantial 
and  wear-proof  on  the  market.  This  is  a 
very  great  consideration.  Architects  appre¬ 
ciate  this  feature,  for  it  enables  them  to 
gauge  with  exactitude  the  timber  strength 
of  the  roof  and  its  supports.  A  distinct 
economy  results  to  the  person  paying  the 
construction  bills. 


^  ^  Slate  is  wearproof — until  it  CRACKS 

or  blows  off — but  it  is  very  heavy  and 
requires  an  enormously  strong  construction  to  simply  keep  the  slate 
roof  up  !  If  this  is  not  absolutely  rigid,  the  slates  will  crack  wherever 
a  little  sagging  of  the  roof  occurs.  And  once  a  slate  roof  begins  to 
crack,  the  repair  man  is  a  constant  visitor. 


Wood  shingles  weigh  about  400  lbs.  to  the  hundred  square  feet, 
slate  above  700  lbs.,  and  our  heaviest  shingles  (the  galvanized)  only 
96  lbs.  !  Certainly  a  difference  worth  considerable  thought. 


Slate,  tile  and  tar  roofs  are  very  heavy,  as  the  following  table  of 
weights  of  roofing  materials  will  show  : 


Weight  per  Square  (100 

Tile  (vshingle)  vitrified 
Tile  (Spanish)  “ 

Slate,  3-16  inch,  good  grade 
Four-Ply  Slag  ... 
Three-Ply  Slag 
Shingles,  spruce  and  pine 
Tin,  IC  thickness,  standing  seam 


Square  Feet) 

1200  to  1800  lbs. 
800  to  850  lbs. 
650  to  700  lbs. 
525  to  575  lbs. 
350  to  450  lbs. 

400  lbs. 
65  lbs. 


So  the  argument  is  all  in  favor  of  the  Walter’s  Metal  Shingle,  even 
if  they  were  to  cost  more — which  they  do  NOT. 

If  your  architect  and  builder  understand  from  the  beginning  that 
you  will  use  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingles,  their  estimates  for  the 
construction  of  your  building,  no  matter  of  what  design,  will  be  much 
less  than  when  you  specify  wood  or  slate  or  clay  tile.  Lighter 
timbering  is  needed  and  less  firm  construction  of  the  roof  supports. 
And  the  metal  shingles — if  they  be  WALTER’S  or  COOPER’S — are  far 
cheaper  of  themselves. 


No  Rattle  to  the  Walter’s  Metal  Shingle 


The  groaning-  and  rattling  of 
the  old-time  tin  roof  in  a  storm  has 
always  been  an  awful  thing  to  con¬ 
template — especially  to  the  man  or 
woman  with  “nerves”.  To  lie  awake 
for  hours  and  hear  noises  that  seem 
to  indicate  the  final  dissolution  of 
the  universe  !  Rattle,  slam,  bang  ! 

WHY  suffer  such  tortures,  when 
the  tin  roof  with  its  ugly  flat  appear¬ 
ance  and  raised  seams  costs  fully  sls 
much  as  the  modern  WALTER’S  or 
COOPER’S  METAL  Shingles?  These 
CANNOT  rattle,  as  there  is  abundant 
free  circulation  of  air  under  them  at 
all  times,  owing  to  their  peculiar 
construction.  Each  Metal  Shingle  lies  flat  and  stays  flat  upon  the 
sheathing.  No  more  rattle  to  them  than  to  slate. 


A  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Roof  is  a  Cool  Roof 

in  Summer 

Then  that  other  objection  to  a  “tin”  roof  is  overcome  by  the 
Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingle — excessive  heat  in  summer.  The 
sun  pouring  down  upon  a  tin  roof — the  old-fashioned  kind — makes  the 
rooms  under  it  like  furnaces.  By  the  use  of  our  Shingles  this  is 
avoided,  as  there  is  always  plenty  of  air  between  the  metal  and  the 
sheathing,  constantly  in  circulation.  This  also  prevents  any  condensation 
of  moisture  on  the  under  side  of  the  metal. 

For  long  years  we  experimented  on  the  best  way  in  which  to  make 
a  roof  that  would  keep  out  the  rain  and  snow  and  at  the  same  time 
admit  air  freely  under  it.  This  has  been  done  and  is  one  of  the  reasons 
why  our  goods  find  such  ready  sale  to  ‘  ’  those  who  know  ’  ’ . 

All  the  many  objections  to  a  tin  roof  have  been  overcome  by  the 
Walter’s  and  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingle,  and  we  present  to  you  to-day  the 
perfected  tin  roof,  with  the  tin  so  covered  as  to  be  indestructible  and  all 
danger  of  rattling  and  excessive  heat  removed. 


- - -  -  -  -  -  t 


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A  Fire-Proof  Roof 


In  most  modern  cities,  no  roof  that  is 
not  fire-proof  is  permitted — least  of  all  the 
dangerous  wooden  shingle  roof.  This  is 
proper,  for  most  of  the  huge  conflagrations 
spread  by  embers  dropping  on  inflammable 
roofs.  Every  house  should  be  thus  protected, 
whether  in  a  city  or  not.  Particularly  should 
this  be  so  in  the  country  where  fire  fighters 
are  scarce. 

The  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingle 
roof  is  absolutely  fire-proof.  Nowhere  on  it 
can  fire  start.  Even  with  a  fierce  fire  raging 


Macon,  Ga.,  February  ist,  1910, 

The  Nationae  Sheet  Metae  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen; — We  wish  to  advise,  that  after  handling  Walter’s  Shingles  for 
several  years,  that  we  find  the  lock  on  same  to  surpass  any  that  has  come  into  our 

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observation.  We  believe  it  is  a  perfectly  water-tight  lock.  The  weight  of  your 
shingle  will  hold  its  own  with  any  on  the  market.  In  appearance,  they  surpass. 

We  enclose  you  a  photo,  of  a  house  in  our  City  which  had  wood  shingles  on  it ; 
the  houses  on  each  side  of  which  were  covered  with  metal  shingles.  These  houses 
were  only  ten  feet  apart.  You  will  notice  that  the  entire  top  of  the  house  is  burned 
off,  while  the  house  on  each  side  is  not  damaged  at  all. 

We  consider  this  one  of  the  best  advertisements  for  your  metal  roofs  that  we 
have  had. 

Yours  very  truly, 

THE)  SUBBRS  COMPANY, 

Henry  Banks,  Jr.,  Sec’y  and  Treas. 


beneath,  the  roof  is  safe  and  will  remain  almost  intact  to  the  end — as  is 
abundantly  proven  by  many  incidents. 

Furthermore,  this  roof  is  the  best  protection  from  lightning  possible, 
for  even  should  lightning  strike  a  house  thus  roofed,  the  fluid  scatters 
over  the  whole  surface  and  descends  by  the  metal  gutters  and  rain 
drains  to  the  ground  where  it  is  dissipated.  There  is  always  absolute 
safety  where  the  deadly  fluid  can  thus  be  scattered  and  no  fire  can  result 
because  there  is  nothing  on  the  roof  to  burn. 

This  quality  of  fire  safety  helps  the  pocket,  too,  for  one  can  obtain 
more  insurance  for  less  money  when  the  examiner  finds  your  buildings 
roofed  with  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingles.  This  is  really  a 
considerable  saving,  especially  in  localities  where  the  fire  protection  is 
limited  or  non-existent.  Even  in  the  city  the  insurance  rate  on 
buildings  with  our  roofs  is  far  less  than  on  buildings  not  thus  protected. 

And  WHAT  a  comfort  it  is  to  KNOW  that  you  don’t  have  to 
worry  about  ‘  ‘  sparks  ’  ’  every  time  a  chimney  burns  out  or  some 
neighbor’s  house  catches  on  fire  !  YOU  are  safe,  anyway.  All  the 
sparks  in  town  could  fall  on  your  roof  and  no  harm  done. 

Boswell,  Pa.,  June  23rd,  1909. 

The  Nationae  Sheet  Metae  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen  ; — I  had  the  pleasure  of  examining  a  roof  last  week  that  had  been 
put  on  about  twenty-four  years  ago.  The  lock  and  design  is  the  same  as  your 
Standard,  with  the  exception  of  the  size  of  the  shingle,  that  being  only  7  x  10 
inches. 

The  roof  is  in  perfect  condition.  There  is  not  a  rust  spot  on  it,  so  I  would 
judge  that  the  roof  is  good  for  a  century  as  it  is  placed  on  a  stone  building. 

Yours  very  truly, 

JOHN  I.  BOWMAN. 


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Moisture-Proof  Roof 

The  “Walter’s”  and  “Cooper’s  Lock” 
were  the  pioneers  in  method  of  fastening 
metal  shingles  to  one  another,  just  as  the 
“  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingle”  and  the  “  Walter’s 
Metal  .Shingle  ”  were  the  first  to  prove  prac¬ 
tical.  Not  only  must  the  side  lock  keep  the 
shingle  from  rattling  and  lifting  even  in  a 
hurricane,  but  it  must  absolutely  prevent 
ANY  moisture  from  entering  under  this  lock. 

Look  at  the  construction  of  the  Improved 
Cooper’s  Lock,  as  shown  by  the  diagrams  on 
page  33,  and  you  will  see  that  the  peculiar 
form  of  the  hook  and  corrugations  make  it  impossible  for  rain  or  snow 
or  any  form  of  moisture  to  penetrate  beneath  it.  There  is  an  interior 
gutter  which  will  carry  off  any  slight  moisture  that  might  work  under 
the  hook.  Tests  of  a  quarter  of  a  century  with  this  lock  have  shown 
its  reliability  and  storm-proof  qualities. 

Furthermore,  the  construction  of  these  two  locks  not  only  allows 
full  expansion  of  the  metal  shingle  but  free  circulation  of  air  between 
the  shingles  and  the  wooden  sheathing,  so  that  there  is  NEVER  any 
accumulation  of  condensation  (moisture)  on  the  under  side  of  the 
shingles. 

This  is  the  guarantee  that  these  Metal  Shingles  of  our  manufacture 
are  in  every  respect  MOISTURE  PROOF,  and  we  are  safe  in  thus 
guaranteeing  them,  for  they  have  been  fully  tested  for  many  years 
under  all  possible  conditions. 

The  Walter’s  Lock  requires  double  the  amount  of  material  to  make 
that  other  locks  need,  and  consequently  cost  us  more  to  produce,  but 
inasmuch  as  the  value  of  the  roof  depends  entirely  upon  the  proper 
locking  of  the  shingles  together,  we  are  content,  as  we  know  that  in  our 
patents  we  have  control  of  the  BEST  METAL  SHINGLES  MADE  ! 


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Gaffney,  S.  C.,  January  5th,  1910. 

Thk  NationaIv  Sheet  Metae  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen: — I  am  pleased  to  advise  that  I  have  used  Walter’s  Standard 
Shingles  exclusively  for  the  past  year  and  find  them  to  give  entire  satisfaction. 
They  are  not  only  durable  and  'waterproof,  but  ornamental  as  well.  For  my  own 
use,  I  prefer  them  to  any  other  roofing  I  have  ever  used  or  seen. 

Cordially, 

J.  M.  BRAMLETT. 

A  Lasting  Roof 

As  has  been  already  set  forth,  Walter’s 
and  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingles  LAST  because 
of  the  material  used  in  their  construction, 
and  also  because  of  the  fact  that  allowance 
has  been  made  for  all  expansion  and  con¬ 
traction  of  the  metal  due  to  extremes  of  heat 
or  cold. 

Either  the  Walter’s  Patent  Expansion 
Lock,  or  the  Improved  Cooper’s  Lock,  will 
expand  or  contract  to  any  extent  without 


drawing-  the  nails  or  disarranging  the  shingles  or  tiles  in  the  least 
particular. 

A  glance  at  this  construction  will  show  even  the  non-expert  that 
this  is  true.  Being  fastened  only  on  one  side,  with  the  lock  so  placed 
as  not  to  bind  no  matter  what  the  expansion,  these  metal  plates  can 
grow  large  or  small  as  suits  them,  without  danger  to  the  roof. 

In  very  cold  or  very  hot  climates  the  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Lock, 
under  NO  circumstances  is  affected  by  climatic  changes,  while  at  the 
same  time  forming  a  perfect  protection  against  all  forms  of  storm. 
Even  in  the  terrible  hurricanes  of  the  tropics,  these  Metal  Shingles 
do  not  become  loosened  and  do  not  rattle,  while  the  fiercest  storm 
cannot  enter.  Witness  the  illustration  of  the  church  built  in  Daytona, 
Florida,  in  1883,  and  then  covered  with  these  shingles.  (See  page  ii.) 

We  challenge  comparison  with  any  roof  made  as  to  LASTING 
qualities.  This  makes  the  Walter’s  roof  the  economical  roof,  for  with 
the  roof  protected  constantly,  the  life  of  the  building  is  doubled. 


A  Beautiful  Roof 

“Nature  produces  NOTHING 
that  is  ugly!”  All  the  ugly  things 
of  life  are  of  man’s  own  production, 
the  result  of  disease  or  worse.  It  is 
not  necessary  for  a  thing  to  be  ugly 
to  be  useful.  The  trees,  the  grass, 
the  brooks,  the  sea  —  all  necessary 
BUT  beautiful. 

So,  while  a  roof  is  designed  pri¬ 
marily  to  shut  out  the  storm  and  the 
heat  of  the  sun,  it  is  not  necessary  to 
make  that  roof  ugly  and  lacking  in  all  harmony  and  beauty.  It  is  as 
easy  to  stamp  out  our  sheets  of  tin  into  forms  of  artistic  design  as  to 
make  them  into  designs  lacking  in  harmony  and  taste,  and  we  have 
certainly  evolved  some  fine  designs  that  blend  nicely  for  decorative 
work. 

For  certain  forms  of  architecture  there  is  nothing  so  attractive  as 
the  tile  which  the  old  Franciscan  monks  used  on  their  mission  churches 
and  dwellings  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  This  Spanish  Tile  was  made  of 


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the  red  clay  of  that  section  and  is  very  decorative.  We  have  dupli¬ 
cated  it  in  metal,  which  gives  all  the  beauty  without  the  weight  and 
fragile  quality. 

Study  the  seven  beautiful  designs  which  will  be  found  in  detail  on 
succeeding  pages  and  realize  what  it  would  mean  to  have  a  roof  covered 
with  a  selection  from  them.  Combinations  can  be  made  which  will  be 
of  surprising  beauty.  Nothing  adds  more  to  any  structure  than  a  fine 
roof.  And  nothing  makes  it  look  more  shabby  than  a  warped  shingle 
or  a  slate  askew.  It  is  like  a  man  otherwise  well  dressed  who  has  on  a 
hat  of  some  past  vintage. 

With  the  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingles  you  can  have  a  roof 
of  beauty  at  no  additional  cost.  Worth  while  ? 


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THEREFORE 


Not  only  our  own  belief,  but  that  of  thousands  of  users  of  the 
Walter’s  and  Cooper’s  Metal  Shingles  and  Tiles  for  nearly  thirty  years 
is  that  WE  HAVE  PROVEN  OUR  CASE,  and  have  at  your  disposal 
the  very  BEST  roofing  material  ever  devised.  We  guarantee  the 
following  seven  points  relative  to  them  to  be  true  : 

f 

1.  — A  storm  and  wind  proof  roof,  which  will  give  perfect  pro¬ 
tection  against  the  elements  and  give  double  the  service  of  ordinary 
metal  roofs. 

2.  — The  strongest  metal  roof  in  the  world,  which  is  attractive, 
ready  to  be  applied  and  does  not  require  shilled  labor  to  do  so. 

3.  — A  roofing  requiring  no  soldering  pot,  mallets,  seamers  or  tongs, 
and  in  which  the  expansion  and  contraction  are  provided  for  in  each 
separate  shingle. 

4.  — A  roof  so  perfectly  ventilated  that  rust  will  not  occur  on  the 
under  side,  having  one-sixth  the  weight  of  slate,  one-fourth  of  wood, 
and  requiring  lighter  frame  work. 

5.  — A  roof  more  durable  and  ornamental  than  it  is  possible  to  make 
a  roof  put  on  in  the  old  flat  lock  or  standing  seam  style. 

6.  — A  roof  that  is  fire-proof.  Houses  covered  with  them  are 
accepted  by  all  fire  insurance  companies  at  a  less  rate  than  houses 
covered  with  combustible  materials. 

7.  — A  roof  that  will  last  longer  without  repairs  than  any  covered 
with  wood  or  slate,  and  consequently  prevents  mottled  or  cracked 
ceilings  and  the  decay  of  rafters  and  roof  boards,  caused  by  frequent 
leakages. 

On  the  following  seven  pages  we  show  the  seven  forms  and  designs 
of  shingles  and  tiles  which  we  manufacture,  indicating  how  com¬ 
binations  may  be  made  of  several  designs  on  the  same  roof,  etc. 


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Our  Walter’s  Standard  Shingle  was  the  first  practical  Metal  Shingle 
to  be  put  on  the  market.  The  fact  that  the  demand  for  this  Shingle  has 

steadily  increased  for  the 


past  thirty  years  is  suffi¬ 
cient  evidence  of  the  satis¬ 
faction  that  this  Shingle 
has  given. 

This  Shingle  has  the 
Walter’s  protected  expand¬ 
ing  lock  and  is  of  orna¬ 
mental  design.  Beyond 
doubt  the  easiest  Metal 
Shingle  to  apply  that  is 
made. 

Made  in  7  x  lo  size 
“  10  X  14  “ 

“  14  X  20  “ 

300 —  7  X  10  to  the  square 

148 — 10  X  14  “  “ 

69 — 14  X  20  “ 


.^7\. 


Walter’s  Standard  Shingle  with  sectional  view, 

showing  lock. 


‘^5 


Excelsior  Tile 

A  very  bold  and  artistic 
Tile  especially  intended  for 
the  better  class  of  residences 
where  a  handsome  roof  is 
desired. 

It  is  a  most  perfectly  con¬ 
structed  flat  metal  Tile,  in 
fact  for  fine  work  no  Tiles 
can  be  compared  to  the  Excel¬ 
sior  and  the  Octagon  fastened 
with  the  Walter’s  patent  lock. 

Made  in  7  x  lo  size 
“  10  X  14  “ 

300 —  7  X  10  to  the  square 
148 — 10  X  14  “  “ 


V\ 


t . 


Walter’s  Excelsior  Tile. 


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£  rt- 


\7\ _ _ - \/v_ 

Walter’s  Octagon  Tile. 


Octagon  Tile 

What  can  be  said  of  our 
Excelsior  Tile  can  be  applied 
to  the  Octagon.  This  Tile  is 
constructed  on  the  identical 
lines  of  the  Excelsior  Tile, 
and  if  diversity  of  style  is 
wanted,  these  two  designs 
can  be  worked  together  alter¬ 
nately,  producing  splendid 
effect. 

Made  in  7  x  lo  size 
“  10  X  14  “ 

300 —  7  X  10  to  the  square 
148 — 10  X  14  “  “ 


Diamond  Tile 

This  is  a  very  decorative 
roof,  particularly  when  com¬ 
bined  with  some  one  or  more 
of  our  other  desig-ns.  It 
blends  perfectly  with  most 
forms  of  roof  architecture, 
being-  especially  suitable  for 
use  on  turrets  and  corners  of 
gables.  The  Diamond  Tile 
is  one  of  our  latest  designs. 


./CX- 


Made  in  lo  x  14  size 
140 — 10  X  14  to  the  .square 


Cooper’s  Diamond  Tile. 


2S 


- 

Cooper’s  Corinthian  Tile. 


Corinthian  Tile 


A  peculiarly  fine  effect  is 
produced  witli  this  newly  de¬ 
signed  Tile,  as  it  has  the  fine, 
broad  lines  of  the  old  Greek 
formation.  When  used  on 
buildings  modeled  after  the 
so-called  Colonial  ”  style  of 
architecture — with  Corinthian 
columns — it  carries  out  the 
effect  desired  as  no  other  roof 
covering  can.  Especially 
recommended  as  it  can  be 
combined  effectively. 

Made  in  lo  x  14  size 
140 — 10  X  14  to  the  square 


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Cooper’s  Acme  Shingle 


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Acme  Shingle 

A  standard  form  of  shingle 
which  makes  a  very  attract¬ 
ive  roof.  This  shingle  is 
stamped  from  a  sheet  14  x  20 
inches  and  has  a  group  of 
four  shingles  stamped  in  each 
sheet.  The  cost  of  this  design 
is  less  ,  than  other  designs. 
It  is  especially  intended  for 
large  roofs,  where  an  at¬ 
tractive  design  of  roofing  is 
desired. 

Made  in  14  x  20  size 
65 — 14  X  20  to  the  square 


Cooper’s 
Spanish  Tile 

For  full  description  and 
illustrations  of  Spanish 
Tile,  Ridges,  Hips,  Finials, 
etc.,  see  pages  46  to  53. 

Made  in  10  x  14  size 
148 — 10  X  14  to  the  square 


Cooper’s  Spanish  Tile. 


) 


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Greenport,  Suffolk  Co,,  N.  Y.,  February  8tli,  1910. 

National,  Shket  Metai,  Roofing  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen  : — At  the  request  of  Mr.  Butler,  I  very  gladly  give  you  a  brief 
history  of  “Ye  Clark  House”  at  Greenport,  hong  Island,  which  was  built  in  the 
winter  of  1830-1831  for  my  father  “  Capt.  John  Clark,”  opened  by  him  on  May  loth, 
1831,  and  from  that  date  on  been  under  the  management  of  a  member  of  the  Clark 
family.  In  the  massive  lock  of  the  heavy  front  door  is  a  great  brass  key  which 
has  not  been  turned  from  the  outside  since  the  house  was  built.  About  twenty-five 
years  ago  the  shingle  roof  of  the  house  beginning  to  need  repairs,  an  advertise¬ 
ment  (I  think  it  was  in  Harper’s  Monthly)  of  Walter’s  Galvanized  Shingle  read 
so  appealingly,  because  it  could  be  used  over  old  shingle.  I  wrote  for  and  promptly 
received  samples  and  through  our^builder,  Mr.  Butler,  ordered  the  quantity  desired. 
They  have  proved  all  and  more  than  had  been  expected  of  them,  are  still  in  perfect 
condition,  and  it  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  recommend  them. 

Yours  very  truly, 

(Miss)  B.  M.  CLARK. 


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Walter’s  Patent  Expansion  Lock 

The  vital  point  of  any  metal  Shingles  is  the  lock  by  which  they 
fasten  together.  This  is  the  part  of  the  Shingle  where  moisture  is  most 
likely  to  enter.  The  good  or  defective  features  of  any  metal  Shingle 
depend  to  a  great  extent  upon  the  lock. 

The  accompanying  sketch  is  a  full  size  profile  of  the  Walter’s 

Patent  Expansion  Lock.  This  lock  is  of 
simple  construction  and  represents  the 
easiest  and  most  secure  manner  of  locking 
Metal  Shingles  and  Tiles  together. 

This  lock  is  termed  a  covered  or 
protected  lock.  The  construction  of 
the  Walter’s  Lock  requires  more 
material  than  used  in  any  other  lock, 
as  every  safeguard  is  used  in  the 
construction.  Therefore,  a  larger  number  of  shingles  are  packed  to  a 
square  of  the  Walter’s  shingles  than  any  other  make. 

Cooper’s  Patent  Expansion  Lock 

The  accompanying  sketch  is  a  profile  of  the  Improved  Cooper’s 
Lock,  which  has  proven  very  popular.  We  invite  a  comparison  of 

this  lock  with  other  locks  of  similar 
construction  to  the  Imprcxved 
Cooper’s  lock.  Note  that  this  lock 
is  formed  in  such  a  manner  as  to 
stand  above  the  level  or  flat 
surface  of  the  shingle.  The 
hooks  are  turned  over  in  a 
circle  with  a  corrugation 
to  the  right  forming  a 
concealed  gutter  and  affording  double  protection. 


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!£••• 


—  -  -  -  ^1  a  a  B  ■  ■  ■  ■ 


Full  size  sectional  view  of  upper  end  of  shingle 
and  overlapping  shingle. 


We  provide  full  protection  at  tire  point  where  shingles  lap.  Note 
the  four  raised  corrugations,  and  the  close  fitting  of  overlapping 
shingles.  These  corrugations  are  bold  and  deep  and  absolutely  prevent 
rain  or  snow  from  beating  under  the  shingles  at  this  point. 


No.  5721 

Height,  43  inches 
Price,  $6.00 


No.  5730 

Height,  54  inches 
Price,  $12.00 


No.  5735 

Height,  31  inches 
Price,  $6.60 


No.  5747 

Height,  30  inches 
Price,  $3.60 


When  ordering  Finials  and  Vanes,  do  not  fail  to  give  size  of  base  it  is  to  fit 
over.  It  is  better  to  send  a  sketch  of  base  with  sizes  marked  on  same. 


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Advantages  of  Close  Sheathing 

All  metal  or  slate  roofing  should  be  laid  upon  close  sheathing, 
otherwise  it  is  impossible  for  the  roofing  to  support  the  weight  of  a 
man  laying  it,  and  it  will  bend  out  of  shape  or  break.  In  high 
latitudes  where  we  have  driving  storms  of  fine  snow  or  “blizzards,” 
we  specify  close  sheathing  covered  by  paper  {using  same  rides  as  for 
laying  slates).  We  will  then  guarantee  a  perfect  roof. 


Copper  Goods 


We  manufacture  all  sizes  of  Shingles,  Tiles  and  Trimmings  in 
lo,  12  or  14  ounce,  hard  or  soft  rolled  copper,  and  will  quote  prices 
upon  application. 


No.  57U 

Height,  52  inches 
Price,  $18.00 


No.  5739 

Height,  52  inches 
Price,  $14.00 


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Cooper’s  Patent  Valley 


The  accompanying’  illustration  shows  our  patent  Valley,  and  how 
the  connection  is  made  between  Valley  and  Shingle  or  Tile.  This 
Valley  has  our  Walter’s  lock  on  each  side.  In  connecting  Shingle  or 
Tile  to  same,  the  Shingle  or  Tile  is  cut  to  the  same  mitre  as  Valley  and 
allow  about  one-half  inch  so  as  to  form  a  hook  to  lock  on  to  Valley. 
We  furnish  to  each  customer  a  small  pair  of  hand  tongs  which  are 
handy  to  use  in  forming  this  hook,  and  for  which  no  charge  is  made. 

In  laying  this  Valley,  begin  at  the  eaves  of  the  roof  and  let  the 
succeeding  pieces  overlap  the  piece  beneath  by  telescoping  four  inches. 
Note  that  the  corrugations  forming  lock  for  Shingle  are  turned  up 
vertical  at  ends  of  Valley  pieces  for  the  purpose  of  permitting  the  pieces 
to  telescope.  After  telescoping,  the  lock  should  be  turned  back  to 


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slanting  position  the  same  as  center  portion  of  sheet.  This  is  done  with 
the  Valley  tool  we  furnish  free.  With  this  lap  an  absolutely  safe  joint 
is  made  without  the  use  of  soldering.  The  Valley  is  nailed  close  to  the 
outer  edge  about  every  twelve  inches.  This  Valley  must  be  laid  before 
the  Shingles  are  laid.  The  Shingle  is  then  locked  on  to  the  folds  or 
hooks  nearest  the  center.  Do  not  hammer  down  the  lock* 

Manassas,  Va.,  January  3,  1910. 

Thk  National  Shkb;t  Metau  Rooeino  Co., 

Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

Gentlemen  : — I  have  been  using  your  Shingles  for  a  number  of  years  and 
consider  them  the  best  roof  that  can  be  had.  They  have  given  perfect  satisfaction 
in  every  respect. 

There  are  several  houses  here  that  were  covered  with  your  Shingles  twenty 
years  ago  and  are  as  good  to-day  as  when  first  put  on. 

Yours  very  truly, 

I.  K.  CANNON. 


Illustration  showing  how  to  finish  on  a  Hip  Roof. 


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Plain  Hip  Finish. 


This  hip  is  made  plain  and  with  a  roll  as  shown  and  in  one  piece  ; 

it  forms  an  absolutely  storm  -  proof 
finish.  In  laying  the  Shingles  to  the 
hip,  cut  them  so  as  to  project  over 
about  one  inch  and  turn  down  and  nail. 
Our  hip  finish  is  then  put  on  and  nailed 
at  point  A.  In  putting  this  hip  finish  on,  it  is 
necessary  to  begin  at  top  of  roof  and  work 
down.  We  advise  the  mse  of  this  finish,  as  it 
facilitates  the  laying  of  the  Shingles  and  makes 
a  more  substantial  roof. 


Roll  Hip  Finish. 


Gothic  Hip  Finish. 


Climax  Ridge. 


Plain  Ridge. 


Ridge  Coping 


This  is  made  in  two  designs  :  that  is,  with  a  roll  and  plain.  This 
ridging  must  be  put  in  place  before  the  last  course  of  Shingles  is  laid 
at  top  of  roof.  The  top  or  last  course  of  Shingles  should  then  be  laid 
and  the  Shingle  inserted  between  the  folds  at  point  A.  This  insures  a 
perfect  ridge  finish  without  exposing  any  nails  to  the  weather. 


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Gable  Finish 


The  Gable  Finish  is  used  where  an  ornamental  effect  is  desired  at 
the  gable  end,  otherwise  it  is  not  necessary  that  it  be  used  in  laying  our 
Shingles  and  Tiles,  as  they  can  be  turned  down  over  the  verge  board 
about  one  inch  and  nailed.  However,  the  Gable  Finish  will  make  a 
more  ornamental  finish  and  its  cost  is  little. 


Wall  Flashing 

See  illustration  on  page  42. 


Eave  Bead 

Many  of  our  customers  use  the  Have  Bead  as  a  finish  at  the  eaves 
of  the  roof.  Its  use  is  not  essential.  By  permitting  the  lower  end  of 
shingles  to  extend  beyond  the  eaves  a  finish  equally  as  good  for  all 
practical  purposes  is  obtained.  It  makes  a  more  finished  appearance, 
and  if  this  is  desired  we  advise  its  use. 


Cooper’s  Patent  Valley 

See  illustration  on  page  36. 


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% 


No,  2 

Ridge  Terminal 
Height,  15  inches. 
Price,  $2.75 


No,  J 

Ridge  Terminal 
Height,  12  inches. 
Price,  $2.00 


No,  946 

Ridge  Terminal 
Height,  12  inches. 
Price,  $2.25 


No,  335 

Ridge  Terminal 
Height,  15  inches. 
Price,  $3.00 


Finials  and  Stop  Blocks 

Many'iof  our  customers  ask  us  for  sonietliing  in  keeping  with  the 
ornamental  character  of  a  Walter’s  or  Cooper’s  Roof  to  finish  off  the  roof. 

We  submit  a  few  designs  of  Finials  and  Ridge  Terminals  for  this 
purpose. 

The  Finials  are  made  with  base  to  suit  any  size. 

The  Ridge  Terminals  are  used  in  connection  with  our  patent 
ridging. 

Snow  Guards 

We  recommend  the  Wire  Snow  Guard  illustrated  herewith  for  use 

with  our  Shingles.  They  are  easily 
applied  and  very  effective. 

These  Snow  Guards  are  made  from 
No.  8  Galvanized  or  Copper  Wire. 


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V,  .f.J^,J^.-^-i..  /^  •..*>  T.7..A.,  lUH.*r-/£, 


Directions  for  Laying  Walter’s  &  Cooper’s  Patent  Metallic  Shingles 


*1  r  1 

'  5 1' 


Cut  I— Showing  Walter’s  Standard  Shingles,  Plain  Ridge  and  Gable  End  Finish. 


Commence  at  the  lower 
particular  to  see  that  you 
start  straight  with  the  eaves 
of  the  building.  To  do  this 
it  is  best  to  draw  a  chalk  line 
about  thirteen  inches  from  the 
eaves  ;  this  distance  leaves 
one  inch  to  project  from  the 
eaves,  which  in  many  cases  is 
more  than  sufficient.  If  you 
use  our  Gable  End  Finish 
(Cut  l)  it  saves  the  trouble 
of  fitting  the  shingles  to  the 
verge  board,  and  adds  to  the 
appearance  of  the  roof.  After 
nailing  the  Gable  End  Finish 

Cut  a — Excelsior  Tile. 


left  -  hand  corner.  In  starting  be 


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to  its  place,  press  the  left-hand  edge  of  the  first  shingle  well  Under 
the  fold  of  the  Gable  End  Finish,  and  before  nailing  it  hook  two  or 
three  shingles  with  the  top  edge  on  a  line  with  your  chalk  line  ;  then 
remove  the  loose  shingles,  and  nail  the  first  one  which  is  held  to  its 
proper  place  by  the  Gable  End  Finish.  By  doing  this  in  starting 

each  course  you  are  sure  of  a  straight  line  if 
you  follow  correctly  the  gauge  lines  at  the  top 
of  each  shingle. 

Should  there  be  a  gutter  formed  in  the  roof 
at  the  eave,  let  the  shingle  rest  on  it  as  you 
would  in  using  the  ordinary  wood  shingle. 
(Remember  every  other  course  commences  with 
a  half  shingle,  as  shown  in  Cut  A,)  The  same 
rules  that  govern  the  laying  of  slate  or  the 
common  wood  shingle  along  valleys,  or  about 
chimneys  and  dormer  windows,  are  applicable 
to  ours,  except  the  tin  shingles  are  bent  up 
against  the  sides  of  chimneys,  which  cannot  be 
done  with  wood  or  slate.  When  our  shingles 
turn  up  against  the  sides  of  chimneys  or  brick 
walls,  insert  flashing  by  sawing 
out  the  mortar  joint  above  the  line 
of  tin  work  ;  where  the  upper  edge 
of  our  shingles  butts  against  the 
brick  wall,  as  they  do  on  the 
lower  side  of  chimneys,  cut 
them  off  on  the  line  where 
the  chimney  comes  to  the 
roof,  and  use  a  strip  of 
tin  bent  in  this  manner. 
(See  Cut  F.)  The  upper 
end  at  A  is  to  fit  in  mortar 
joint.  The  lower  edge,  B, 
is  nailed  to  the  sheathing  before  the  shingles  are  put  on.  The  upper 
eAds  of  shingles  are  then  to  be  pressed  up  under  the  fold,  C.  Great 
care  should  be  used  in  finishing  about  chimneys  and  dormers,  the  details 
of  which  cannot  well  be  explained  to  suit  each  case  ;  but  a  workman  of 
ordinary  skill  can  suggest  the  proper  manner  in  which  the  work  should 
be  done  to  secure  thoroughly  tight  work. 

It  is  much  easier  to  secure  this  result  with  the  use  of  our  shingles 
than  it  is  with  either  wood  or  slate. 

;  ^  mmm.Mm.mmmm  m  m  •  m  m  U  m  m  MM  m 


Cut  F 


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rf., 


Where  the  upper  end  of  shingle  butts  against  the  side  of  a  frame 
house,  use  the  same  means  as  on  the  lower  side  of  chimneys,  only  let 
there  be  no  bend  at  the  point  A,  as  shown  in  Cut  F  ;  but  let  it  extend  an 
inch  or  so  up  under  the  weather  boarding.  Where  the  weather  boarding 
is  vertical  there  is  no  way  of  making  tight  work  but  to  put  the  tin  work, 
as  before  described,  back  of  the  vertical  weather  board. 

In  laying  the  valley,  cut  the  tin  so  it  extends  to  about  one-half 

inch  over  the  lock,  and 
bend  it  under,  as  shown 
in  Cut  D.  We  furnish 
to  each  customer  a  small 
pair  of  hand  -  tongs, 
which  are  handy  to  turn 
this  edge  over  and  pinch 
it  together  after  the 
shingle  is  laid. 

The  Cut  D  represents 
the  shingles  laid  to  and 
from  the  valley.  In 
starting  from  the  valley 
it  is  best  to  hold  several 
shingles  together,  or  tack 
Cut  D.  them  at  the  top,  then 

with  a  straight  -  edge 

mark  and  cut  where  they  overlap  the  valley  ;  and  with  the  hand-tongs 
edge  and  lock  them  to  the  valley,  as  shown  in  Cut  D. 

Use  the  Plain  Ridge  Coping  by  nailing  the  edges  to  the  roof 
boards,  and  press  the  shingle 
up  under  the  folds  on  each 
side  after  they  are  cut  to  suit 
the  ridge  or  angle  of  the  hip. 

(See  Cut  E.) 

As  plain  as  this  appears, 
we  have  known  men  to  nail 
the  Plain  Ridge  Coping 
through  the  folds  and  on  the 
top  of  the  shingles.  We  are, 
therefore,  particular  to  say 
wherever  this  Plain  Ridge 
Coping  iS'  used  it  should  be 
nailed  to  the  roof  boards  before  the  shingles  are  put  on.  The  fold  is 


Cut  E. 


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made  expressly  to  receive  the  edge  of  the  shingles.  Cut  K  .shows  this 
coping  and  the  manner  of  applying  it. 

We  desire  to  impress  upon  our  customers,  who  live  in  the  Northern 
States,  where  blizzards  and  severe  snowstorms  are  frequent,  the 
necessity  of  using  close  sheathing,  and  if  the  sheathing  is  not  close, 
the  use  of  sheathing  paper,  to  be  laid  underneath  the  shingles; 
it  adds  greatly  to  the  warmth  of  the  house  in  winter,  and  prevents  small 
particles  of  snow  from  entering  ;  it  costs  but  little,  and  should  always 
be  used  under  wood,  slate  or  tin  shingles  where  the  best  protection  is 
desired. 

Do  not  hammer  down  the  joints  or  lock* 

Measurements 

By  one  square  of  our  roofing  we  mean  a  sufiicient  quantity  to 
cover  a  space  measuring  ten  by  ten  feet  or  loo  square  feet.  The  term 
SQUiVRE  is  the  roofer’s  measurement  of  the  quantity  required  to  cover 
the  above  mentioned  surface  and  a  roof  is  spoken  of  as  containing  so  many 
squares.  In  one  square  of  our  goods  is  a  sufficient  amount  of  material 
to  cover  one  hundred  square  feet  after  being  laid  on  the  roof,  we  making 
all  allowances  for  laps.  Our  Roofing  sundries,  such  as  ridges,  valleys, 
etc.,  are  sold  in  the  same  manner,  we  making  the  allowances  for  laps 
and  furnishing  a  sufficient  amount  to  cover  the  lineal  feet  ordered,  after 
the  same  is  laid  on  the  roof. 

» j  .  -  »  ■  '  f' 

We  shall  take  pleasure  in  answering  fully  any  inquiries,  and  give 

aid  to  those  who  are  not  experts  in  roofing.  Samples  of  any  of  our 

goods  sent '  prepaid  when  desired  to  determine  selection.  We  are 

prepared  to  demonstrate  our  claim  that  we  make  the  BEST  goods  in 

this  line  in  the  world.  •  '  ,  ~  . 

•  • 

Consult  us  before  definitely  placing  your  order  for  new  roofing 
material.  We  can  save  you  money,  time  and  worry. 


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Nails 

We  advise  the  use  of  a  galvanized  or  tinned  barbed-wire  nail  in 
putting  our  Shingles  on.  Such  nails  are  sold  at  only  a  small  advance 
over  the  common  uncoated  steel  nail. 

The  question  of  cost  of  nails  is  a  very  small  one,  and  for  the  slight 
additional  cost,  we  advise  that  you  use  a  nail  that  will  be  of  the  same 
lasting  quality  as  our  roofing. 


Paint 

We  recommend  that  our  painted  tin  Shingles  be  given  a  second 
coat  of  paint  as  soon  as  convenient  after  being  put  on  the  roof. 

We  can  furnish  customers  our  “  National  Paint  ”  in  i  and  5  gallon 
cans,  in  either  light  red  or  slate  color.  This  paint  is  a  mixture  of  the 
best  oxide  of  iron  and  pure  linseed  oil. 


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Cooper’s  Spanish  Tile 

This  “The  Most  Beautiful  Roof  in  the  World,”  is  a  relic  of  those 
artistic  people,  the  Moors,  who  left  this  addition  to  fine  architecture  on 
their  withdrawal  from  Spain.  Descended  to  us  through  the  Franciscan 
Monks  of  California,  it  ranks  as  one  of  our  best  forms  of  roof  beauty. 
We  have  faithfully  reproduced  it  in  metal,  doing  away  with  the  heavy 
clay  without  detracting  from  the  beauty  or  wearing  quality.  Decidedly 
the  finest  roof  for  many  forms  of  building.  Will  add  many  per  cent, 
to  the  attractiveness  of  any  house. 


The  accompanying  sketch  illus¬ 
trates  the  patent  lock  used  on  our 
Spanish  tile.  The  high  point  of 
this  lock  extends  much  higher 
than  the  lock  used  on  any  other 
make  of  Metal  Spanish  tile.  In 
comparison  with  other  locks,  our 
lock  stands  above  the  top  side  of 
the  tile,  while  on  all  other  makes, 
the  lock  is  on  the  under  side. 

This  permits  moisture  to  enter  the  lock.  No  water  can  possibly  enter 
our  lock*  It  does  freely  in  other  makes,  and  as  more  or  less  dust  and 
dirt  accumulates  in  such  locks,  the  moisture  is  held  for  a  considerable 
time,  and  rust  and  decay  is  accelerated  at  that  point. 


Connecting  Corridor  at  ninth  story  of  Post  Graduate  Hospital,  New  York  City. 
Fifty-eight  squares  i6-oz.  Copper  tiles  used  on  Corridors. 

McKim,  Mead  &  White,  Architects. 


Quality  and  Finish 

We  invite  you  to  examine  the  finish  and  workmanship  of  our 
Spanish  tiles.  If  full  size  samples  are  desired,  we  shall  be  pleased  to 
forward  samples  on  request. 


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Materials 

Our  Spanish  tile  are  made  in  three  qualities  of  material,  namely  : 
painted  tin,  galvanized  re-dipped  tin,  and  copper.  For  our  painted  tin, 
we  use  IC  full  weight  perfect  roofing  tin.  The  painted  tin  Spanish  tile 
are  painted  one  coat  on  each  side  with  Prince’s  Metallic  and  pure 
linseed  oil,  with  sufficient  dryer  to  dry  in  forty-eight  hours’  open  air 
exposure.  Our  galvanized  Spanish  tile  are  stamped  from  the  same 
material — IC  full  weight  perfect  roofing  tin — and  are  galvanized  after 
all  stamping  and  embossing  is  done.  The  process  is  to  dip  the  tile  one 
at  a  time  in  open  kettles  of  molten  zinc,  and  to  permit  all  of  the  zinc  to 
adhere  to  the  tile  that  will  do  so.  By  following  this  process,  there  are 
absolutely  no  cracks  or  abrasions  of  the  zinc  coating  from  working 
through  dies.  These  goods  carry  an  exceptionally  heavy  coating  of 
zinc,  and  will  stand  for  years  without  the  protection  of  paint,  and  show 
no  signs  of  rust.  We  also  stamp  our  Spanish  tile  from  12-,  14-  and 
16-0Z.  cold  rolled  copper. 


Ridge  Finish 

By  using  our  Ridge  finish  you  secure  an  artistic  finish  to  the  roof 
harmonizing  with  the  Tile.  We  also  manufacture  Ridge  Terminals,  or 
Finials  for  finishing  at  a  Gable  Ridge  or  at  the  junction  of  Hip  and 
Ridge.  Also  terminal  for  finishing  at  junction  of  four  Hips  which  you 
will  find  illustrated  herewith. 


Girt  20" 
Height  8" 
Length  28 " 


Girt  14” 
Height  5  ' 
Length  28  ' 


No.  I 

Large  Ridge  Finish 

Covering  capacity  25" 


No.  7 

Small  Ridge  Finish 

Covering  capacity  25" 


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H  i  p  F  i  n  i  s  h 

The  following  cut  illustrates  our  Tile  Hip  Finish.  As  the  mitre  at 
the  hips  of  the  roof  vary,  we  stamp  this  Hip  finish  with  a  flange  at  sides 
of  sufficient  width  to  allow  it  to  be  cut  so  as  to  fit  down  snugly  over  the 
tile.  As  all  hips  vary  this  must  be  done  by  the  workman  at  the  time 
of  putting  tile  on  the  roof.  This  fitting  is  done  after  the  field  tile  are 
laid.  Cut  14  shows  the  finish  of  our  Hip  at  eave  of  roof  and  is  called 
Hip  starter. 


Girt  20" 
Height  8" 
Length  28  " 


Girt  14' 
Height  5" 
Length  28" 


No.  2 

Large  Hip  Finish 


Covering  capacity  21^ 


No.  8 

Small  Hip  Finish 


Covering  capacity  25" 


Crown  Mould 

For  finishing  at  top  of  mansard  roof  with  flat  deck  roof  on  building 
this  finish  enables  you  to  secure  the  tile  effect  in  finishing  such  a  roof. 
Cut  10  shows  a  profile  of  the  crown  mould.  Note  that  upper  side  is 
made  so  as  to  permit  same  to  be  attached  to  a  tin  or  composition  roof. 


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Wall  Flashing 


In  finishing  our  Spanish  Tile  Roofing  to  the  walls  of  building  when 
used  for  covering  porches,  mansards  or  as  a  cornice  roof,  you  will  find 
this  finish  a  great  saving  in  labor  and  at  the  same  time  assuring  a 
perfect  finish.  This  flashing  turns  up  the  wall  six  inches  and  must  be 
cap  flashed. 


No.  9 

Girt  14"  Covering  capacity  17  " 

Length  28  " 


This  cut  shows 
the  manner  of 
finishing  our 
Spanish  tile  to  a 
valley.  Use  our 
Cooper’s  valley, 
20  inch  width. 
The  tile  must  be 
cut  to  the  mitre 
of  the  valley  and 
headers  soldered 
in. 


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No.  3 

Large  Finiat  for  Ridge  Finish 
Height  i6  " 


No.  4 

Large  Finial  for  Two  Hip  and  Ridge  Finish 
Height  i6" 


No.  n 

Small  Finial  for  Ridge  Finish 
Height  i6" 


No.  12 

Small  Finial  for  Two  Hip  and  Ridge  Finish 

Height  12" 


The  use  of  these  terminals  are  advised 
for  the  finish  to  the  ridge  at  Gable  or  at 
junction  of  Ridge  and  Hips  or  at  junc¬ 
tion  of  four  Hips.  These  terminals  are 
made  so  that  they  fit  snugly  and  add  a 
great  deal  to  the  ornamental  appearance 
of  the  building  covered  with  our  Spanish 
Tile. 


No.  5 

Large  Finial  for  Four  Hip  Finish 

Height  i6" 


No.  13 

Small  Finial  for  Four  Hip  Finish 

Height  i6' 


Starting  Tile 

As  it  is  necessary  to  have  the  raised  portion  or  ends  of  tile  closed 
at  the  eaves,  to  make  a  perfect  finish  to  eaves,  we  make  an  end  piece 
for  closing  the  tiles  used  at  the  eaves.  Such  tiles  are  called  starters. 
Always  advise  us  as  to  the  number  of  lineal  feet  of  eave  starters  required 
in  the  building  to  be  covered. 


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No.  6 

Large  Hip 
Starters 

Size  15"  long 
wide 

No.  J4 
Small  Hip 


Starters 

Size  15”  long 
8"  wide 


Hip  Starters 

The  accompanying'  cut  illustrates  our 
finish  for  Hips  at  eaves  of  roof.  This 
Hip  starter  enables  you  to  make  a  very 
artistic  finish  at  the  eaves  and  adds  ma¬ 
terially  to  the  appearance  of  the  building. 


Finish  to  Gable 


No.  15 


This  Gable  should  be  placed  on  the  root 
before  starting  to  lay  tile.  Measurements 
should  then  be  taken  of  the  distance  between 
the  two,  and  the  laying  of  the  field  tile  be  so 


spaced  that  the  margin  on  sides  next  to  gable  will  be  equal. 
This  Gable  finish  is  made  so  as  to  allow  for  give  or  take. 


Directions  for  Laying 

In  laying  Spanish  tile  on  the  roof  care  should  be  taken  to  run  the 
courses  straight  ;  this  applies  to  both  horizontal  and  perpendicular  lines. 
This  can  readily  be  done  with  a  chalk  line,  and  will  insure  true  lines. 
These  squares  must  be  true.  All  horizontal  lines  running  at  a  right 
angle  to  the  perpendicular  lines,  and  true  with  the  eave  line  of  the  roof. 

Begin  at  the  left  side  of  roof  and  work  to  right.  Nailing  flange  is 
on  right  side  and  two  nails  should  be  driven  through  it  to  hold  tile  to 
roof,  one  about  three  inches  from  bottom  and  one  near  top  end.  In 
finishing  to  valley  or  gable  finish,  connection  should  be  made  by  solder¬ 
ing  same.  It  is  not  necessary  to  solder  a  solid  seam.  Heavily  tacked 

every  three  inches  should  answer  all  require¬ 
ments.  This  alvSO  applies  to  ridge,  hip  finish. 
The  tile  should  lap  over  the  lowest 
corrugation  at  top  of  tile  beneath  same. 
In  finishing  to  valley,  cut  tile  to  the 
same  mitre  line  as  valley  and 
solder  in  headers. 

We  advise  the  use  of  water 
proof  paper  beneath  tile. 


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SPANISH 

TILE 

Weight 

per 

• 

Square. 

Painted  Tin  Goods 

Telegraph 

Boxed 
ready  for 

Cipher 

shipment 

Cooper ’vS  Spanish  Tile . 

.  per  square. 

$8.00 

Spantin 

II5 

Large  Ridge,  No.  i . 

. . .  per  foot. 

•17 

Spanrid 

“  Hip,  No.  2 . 

•17 

Spanhi 

“  Finial,  No.  3 . 

3-35 

Spanfi 

“  Finial,  No.  4 . 

3-35 

Spanfin 

“  Finial,  No.  5 . 

3.35 

Spanfinial 

“  Hip  Starters,  No.  6 . 

.80 

Spanstart 

Small  Ridge,  No.  7 . 

•15 

Spanridge 

“  Hip,  No.  8  . 

•15 

Spanhip 

‘ ‘  Finial,  No.  it . 

3.35 

Smalfi 

“  Finial,  No.  12 . . 

3-35 

Smalfin 

“  Finial,  No.  13 . 

3-35 

Smal  finial 

“  Hip  Starters,  No.  14 . 

.80 

SmalvStar 

Wall  Flashing,  No.  9 . 

.16 

Spanflash 

Crown  Mould,  No.  10 . 

i  i 

•15 

Spancrow 

Valiev,  20  in.  girt . 

(  i 

.  1 1 

Spanadams 

Gable  Finish,  No.  15 . 

i  i 

.  10 

Spangab 

Weight 

per 

Square. 

Galvanized  Tin  Goods 

Telegraph 

Boxed 
ready  for 

Cipher 

shipment 

Cooper’s  Spanish  Tile . 

per  square. 

$10.00 

Galspan 

130 

Large  Ridge,  No.  i . 

.20 

Galrid 

“  Hip,  No.  2 . 

.  . .  per  foot. 

.20 

Galhi 

“  Finial,  No.  3 . 

3-35 

Galfi 

“  Finial,  No.  4 .  . 

3-35 

Galfin 

“  Finial,  No.  5 . 

3.35 

Galfinial 

“  Hip  Starters,  No.  6 . 

.80 

Gal  start 

Small  Ridge,  No.  7 . 

. . .  per  foot. 

.17 

Galridge 

“  Hip,  No.  8 . 

. .  .  per  foot. 

•17 

Galhip 

“  Finial,  No.  1 1 . 

3-35 

Galt 

“  Finial,  No.  12 . 

3.35 

Gaiter 

“  Finial,  No.  13 . 

3.35 

Galternii 

“  Hip  Starters,  No.  14 . 

.80 

Galstar 

Wall  Flashing,  No.  9 . 

.20 

Galfiash  ' 

Crown  Mould,  No.  10 . 

(  i 

•17 

Galcrow 

Valley,  20  in.  girt . 

i  i 

•^3 

Galadams 

Gable  Finish,  No.  15 . 

(  i 

.  10 

Galgab 

Subject  to 

change  without  notice 

• 

Eave  Starting  Tile,  3c. 

per 

lineal  foot 

extra. 

(No  discount.) 

Price  on  Copper  Tile  furnished  on  application. 


PRICE  LIST. 


Terms 

Our  terms  are  cash  unless  otherwise  agreed  upon,  and  all  bills  are 
payable  by  Draft  on  New  York,  Post  Office  Order,  or  money  can  be 
sent  by  Express.  No  allowance  will  be  made  for  Exchange  or  Express 
Charges. 

All  accounts  are  subject  to  draft  without  notice  when  due. 

Persons  who  are  not  rated  in  the  Commercial  Agency  Books 
should  send  references  along  with  order  to  save  delay.  We  will  ship 
goods  C.  O.  D.  upon  receiving  a  remittance  to  cover  freight  charges  to 
and  from  destination. 

Our  Shingles  and  Tiles  are  packed  in  boxes,  each  containing  a 
sufficient  quantity  of  material  to  cover  one  hundred  square  feet  after 
being  laid  on  the  roof,  if  laid  according  to  our  directions. 

Copper  Goods 

Our  Shingles  and  Tiles  are  all  manufactured  in  both  hard  and  soft 
rolled  copper.  Prices  on  copper  goods  will  be  quoted  upon  application. 

Weight 


Painted  Tin 

Goods 

Telegraph 

per 

Square. 
Boxed 
ready  for 

Walter’s  Standard  Shingles,  7x10  in., 

Per  Square, 

$6.00 

Cipher 

James 

shipment 

87 

“  “  “  10x14  “ 

i  i 

5.50 

William 

84 

“  “  “  14x20  “ 

i  i 

5-25 

Roman 

82 

Walter’s  7x10  in.,  Excelsior  Tile . 

i  i 

6.25 

Extin 

87 

“  10x14  “  “  “  . 

i  i 

5.75 

Exceltin 

84 

Walter’s  7x10  in..  Octagon  Tile  . 

(  ( 

6.25 

Octin 

87 

“  10x14  “  “  “  . 

i  i 

5.75 

Octagtin 

84 

Cooper’s  Diamond  Shingle,  10x14  in, 

i  ( 

5-15 

Diamtin 

80 

“  Corinthian  Shingle,  10x14  “ 

5.15 

Cortin 

80 

“  Acme  “  14x20  “ 

i  i 

4.90 

Actin 

78 

Plain  Hip . 

. . . .  Per  Foot, 

.06 

Pliptin 

Roll  Hip . 

(  ( 

.08 

Roliptin 

Gothic  Hip . . . 

(  ( 

.08 

Gothtin 

Wall  Flashing . 

(  t 

.07 

Flashtin 

Climax  Ridge  Coping . 

(  ( 

.  1 1 

Ohio 

Plain  Ridge  Coping . 

(  ( 

.08 

Charles 

Gable  End  Finish . 

i  ( 

.03 

Chicago 

Valle}^,  14  inch . 

(  i 

.08 

Westlake 

Valley,  20  inch . 

(  i 

.  1 1 

Adams 

Eave  Bead . 

(  t 

.03 

Cathrine 

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ill  W  ll! 


Galvanized  Tin  Goods 

Walter’s  standard  Shingles,  7x10  in.,  Per  Square,  $7.50 


Telegraph 

Cipher 

Maine 


Weight 

per 

Square. 
Boxed 
ready  for 
shipment 

99 


“  “  “  10x14  “ 

i  ( 

6.87 

Iowa 

97 

“  “  “  14x20  “ 

(  C 

6.25 

Kansas 

94 

Walter’s  7x10  in..  Excelsior  Tile . 

(  ( 

8.00 

Galex 

99 

“  10x14  “  “  “  . 

(  t 

7-25 

Galexcel  97 

Walter’s  7x10  in..  Octagon  Tile . 

<  ( 

8.00 

Galoc 

99 

“  10x14  “  “  “  . 

(  ( 

7.25 

Galoctoj 

?  97 

Cooper’s  Diamond  Shingle,  10x14  in.. 

(  ( 

6.40 

Galdiam  93 

“  Corinthian  Shingle,  10x14  “ 

<  i 

6.40 

Galcortin  93 

“  Acme  “  14x20  “ 

<  i 

5.85 

Galacme  89 

Plain  Hip . 

. .  Per  Foot, 

.08 

Galplip 

Roll  Hip . 

i  i 

.10 

Galroll 

Gothic  Hip . 

(  ( 

.  10 

Galgoth 

Wall  Flashing  ...  .  . . 

i  i 

.08 

Galflash 

Climax  Ridge  Coping . 

i  i 

.13 

Vermont 

Plain  Ridge  Coping . 

i  ( 

.10 

Snow 

Gable  P^nd  Finish . 

i  i 

.04 

Buttorlf 

Valley,  14  inch . 

i  i 

.  10 

Storm 

Valley,  20  inch .  . . . 

i  i 

•13 

Wind 

Eave  Bead  . 

n 

.04 

Helen 

Roofing  Sundries 

Telegraph 

Cipher 

Steel  Barbed  Wire  Nails,  ^  inch..  . 

. Per  lb. ,  6c. 

Net. 

Alvin 

“  “  “  “  ^  “  ... 

i  ( 

6c. 

(  i 

Franklin 

H  H  (  (  i  i  J  (  ( 

i  i 

6c. 

i  ( 

Jacob 

(  (  (  (  (  (  (  (  T  1/  “ 

^  7A-  •  • 

(  i 

5c. 

(  ( 

Fulton 

( (  ( (  a  a  T  1/  *  ‘ 

1/2  •  •  • 

i  i 

5c. 

( ( 

Hackett 

i  (  ( (  ( (  ( (  2  ^  ‘ 

i  i 

sc. 

(  i 

Hammond 

If  Galvanized  Nails  are 

desired,  same  can  be  ) 

furnished  at  an  advance  of  2 

cents 

per  [ 

Galvanized 

pound  over  the  above  prices. 

1 

National  Paint  in  red  or  slate  color 

I  gallon  cans . 

per  gallon,  $1.25 

Net. 

Paint 

5  “  “  . 

i  i 

1. 00 

Tinners’  Snips . 

. . .  per  pair, 

1.50 

(  i 

Tinner 

Sheathing  Paper,  iX  Waterproof.*. . 

per  square. 

•30 

i  i 

Water 

Sheathing  Paper,  2X  Waterproof . 

.40 

i  i 

Proof 

Single  Ply  Asphaltic  Felt . 

(  ( 

•35 

i  i 

Felt 

Snow  Guards,  Galvanized  Wire . 

. . .  per  100, 

1.50 

i  i 

Galwir 

Snow  Guards,  Copper  Wire . 

(  ( 

3.00 

i  ( 

Copwir 

SUBJECT  TO  CHANGE 

WITHOUT 

NOTICE. 

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